Steigenberger Metropolitan is across from the main train station in the Gutleutviertel, a former working class area that's now one of the main business centers. 12 minutes' walk away is the Frankfurter Buchmesse, where one of the world's largest book fairs is held every October.

Tempting shops and sights

Walking from the hotel to the city center will take 30 minutes, but a walk around Zeil, Frankfurt's famously tempting pedestrian shopping zone, could take the whole day. On the way, you can stop at the Goethe House, where the German writer was born and spent his childhood.

Brasserie and bar

The hotel's fitness area includes a relaxing sauna and steam bath, so you can tone things down once you're done toning up. Brasserie M serves delicacies like Angus or Wagyu beef, while the Metropolitan Bar & Lounge offers English style tea with biscuits or an evening cocktail.

Free WiFi, minibars

The hotel's 131 rooms all have minibars, and feature soundproofed windows for peaceful, undisturbed sleep. You can take advantage of the free WiFi to plan your day while sitting at the desk in your room's comfortable working area, or curb your hunger with 24-hour room service.